General Manager

Aequs; Belagavi District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequs in India seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Quality for Aero Engine Components to ensure product and process compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements. The role drives robust quality systems, supplier and customer initiatives, and a zero-defect culture across operations.

The SME will lead QMS implementation, audits, and quality assurance for critical aero engine components, including documentation (FAIRs, PPAP, PFMEA) and final inspections.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in quality assurance, with 10+ years in aero engine quality.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA, PFMEA.
• Familiarity with special processes (plating, coating, heat treatment, welding, NDT) and their qualification requirements.
• Experience in CMM inspection, GD&T, and metrology tools.
• Exposure to Rolls-Royce SABRe, Safran SQM, GE QMS, or equivalent OEM quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) in line with AS9100 / ISO 9001 / NADCAP requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits; manage audit findings and closure.
• Prepare and review key documentation such as FAIRs, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, and Inspection Plans.
• Define and monitor inspection standards, sampling plans, and process control systems (SPC, MSA).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA for product non-conformances.
• Oversee first article inspection (FAI) and final inspection of critical aeroengine components.
• Act as key interface between customer quality teams and internal stakeholders for quality matters.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Aero Engine Quality

AS9100

NADCAP

QMS Audits

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA

CMM Inspection

GD&T

Metrology Tools

Supplier Quality

Audits & Compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMM Inspection Tools

Metrology Tools

Job description

Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Quality (Aero Engine Components)

Experience:

15 years total, including 10+ years in Aero Engine manufacturing quality and 5years in precision/general engineering quality

Role Summary:

The Quality SME will be responsible for ensuring product and process compliancewith aerospace standards and customer requirements for aero engine components.The role involves establishing and maintaining robust quality systems, leadingsupplier and customer quality initiatives, and driving zero-defect cultureacross operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Management & Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) in line withAS9100 / ISO 9001 / NADCAP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality standards (Rolls-RoyceSABRe, Safran, GE, HAL, Pratt & Whitney, etc.).
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits; manage audit findings andclosure.
• Prepare and review key documentation such as FAIRs, PPAP, Control Plans,PFMEA, and Inspection Plans.

2. Product & Process Quality

• Define and monitor inspection standards, sampling plans, and process controlsystems (SPC, MSA).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)for product non-conformances.
• Support NPD activities by validating quality requirements and establishingcontrol checkpoints during process development.
• Oversee first article inspection (FAI) and final inspection of critical aeroengine components.

3. Supplier & Customer Quality

• Assess and develop supplier quality systems; conduct supplier audits andapproval processes.
• Review supplier PPAP and validation documentation.
• Handle customer complaints, coordinate 8D reports, and ensure timelyresolution.
• Act as key interface between customer quality teams and internal stakeholdersfor quality matters.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Promote zero-defect mindset and Right First Time (RFT) culture acrossoperations.
• Drive quality improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma and 8D methodology.
• Analyze quality metrics and drive trend-based preventive actions.
• Mentor and train teams on quality tools and standards.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in quality assurance, with 10+ years in aero enginequality.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, SPC, MSA, and PFMEA.
• Familiarity with special processes (plating, coating, heat treatment,welding, NDT) and their qualification requirements.
• Experience in CMM inspection, GD&T, and metrology tools.
• Exposure to Rolls-Royce SABRe, Safran SQM, GE QMS, or equivalent OEM qualitysystems preferred.

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of aerospace quality systems and audits
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA expertise
• Customer and supplier quality management
• Statistical Quality Control (SPC, MSA)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities